Originally Posted by
dunster
If you want to use as little fabric as possible, look at John Flynn's diagonal pieced back. Scroll down the page to find it.
http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/ The down side is that there is that long seam on the bias.
Usually quilt books recommend not putting the seam in the middle of the back. I personally don't think it matters.
I agree, John Flynn's method works great. I believe the reason quilt books recommend not putting the seam in the middle of the back applies to LMQ. Correct me if I'm wrong. Be sure to show us pictures when you're finished with it.